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PROGRAM DIRECTORS

Hazim J. Safi, MD & David D. McPherson, MD

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After watching the 8-DVD set, the participant should be able to:

• Identify patho physiologic processes of patients with aortic disease
• Identify the methodologies for accurate and timely assessment of patients with aortic conditions
• Discuss the current state-of-the-art treatment options for aortic conditions ultimately improving outcomes for patients
• Evaluate surgical options of aortic root replacement
• Compare and contrast the treatment of aortic aneurysms involving the ascending arch and thoracoabdominal portions of the aorta
• Understand the guidelines and history regarding aortic disease, dissection and management

CME ACCREDITATION & DESIGNATION

Promedica International is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

Promedica International designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participations in the activity.

DVDs 1-7 are designated for two category 1 credits; DVD 8 is designated for one category 1 credit.  The time necessary to complete the series is 15 hours.  The time necessary to complete DVDs 1-7 is two hours each; the time necessary to complete DVD 8 is one hour.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for these programs may be claimed until July 31, 2011.

All DVD course participants are required to take a test in order to be awarded credit.  (Exam materials, if ordered, will be sent with your DVD order).  All DVD course participants will also have the opportunity to critically evaluate the program as it relates to practice relevance and educational objectives.

STUDIO ENHANCEMENT

Promedica International DVD teaching sessions feature a distinctive Studio Enhancement.  The diagnostic images utilized by the faculty for each lecture are reproduced and studio-processed to optimize the display of anatomy and pathology.  Each of the teaching slides are integrated into the program.  the editing process ensures the DVD user the best image quality possible when viewing the diagnostic material.  An electronic pointer is included to further reinforce the learning process.  This DVD teaching program has been produced using broadcast quality digital equipment and editing techniques.  All programs are reproduced from digital masters for maximum quality.

RETURN PARTY

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may return your purchase (or any portion of your purchase) within 15 days of receiving it.  You will receive a refund for the portion that is returned, less a $65.00 fee ($50.00 processing fee and a $15.00 standard shipping charge).  If you are returning/cancelling multiple DVD series, please note the $65.00 fee applies to each series.  If your purchase was sent express, the additional shipping charges will NOT be refunded.  No refunds can be made after 15 days.  All cancellations must be in writing.  CME credit cannot be granted on the portion of the purchase that is returned.

Individual Programs

• Program 1

  Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis and Aneurysmal Disease
  Avrum I. Gotlieb, MDCM
  AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Management of Aortic Valvular Disease
  Robert O. Bonow, MD
  How to Image Aortic Valve Disease
  Susan T. Laing, MD
  Indications for Surgery for Aortic Root Pathology
  Duke E. Cameron, MD
  Brain Protection During Arch Repair
  Lars G. Svensson, MD, PhD

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• Program 2

  Presentation of Aortic Valve and Aortic Root Pathology (Specimens)
  Saroja Bharati, MD
  Introduction to 2008 ACC/AHA/AATS/ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM and in Collaboration with ACEP and ACP Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease
  Loren F. Hiratzka, MD
  How to Image Aortic Root Pathology
  Andrew Hamilton, MD
  Surgical Technique for Treatment of Ascending/Arch Repair I
  Teruhisa Kazui, MD
  Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion During Aortic Arch Repair: Are We Odd Balls?
  Anthony Estrera, MD
  Diagnosis of Aortic Dissection
  David D. McPherson, MD

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• Program 3

  Genetics of Aortic Disease
  Dianna M. Milewicz, MD, PhD
  Medical Management of Type A Dissection
  John A. Elefteriades, MD
  Penetrating Aortic Ulcers, Intramural Hematoma
  Thoralf M. Sundt III, MD
  Surgical Treatment of Acute Type A Dissection
  Joseph E. Bavaria, MD
  Role of MMPs in Aortic Aneurysms
  Robert W. Thompson, MD
  International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD): Lessons Learned
  Thomas T. Tsai, MD, MSc

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• Program 4

  Aortic Aneurysms: Recollections
  Denton A. Cooley, MD
  Stem Cells and their Role in Cardiac Regeneration
  James T. Willerson, MD
  Surgical Management of Acute Type B Dissection
  Anthony Estrera, MD
  The Chicken or the Egg? Ascending Aortic Dilatation in Patients with Congenitally Bicuspid Aortic Valves
  Francis Robicsek, MD, PhD
  Debranching Procedures for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
  Nicholas J.W. Cheshire, MD
  Anatomy and Pathology of Aorta
  L. Maximilian Buja, MD
  Stent Grafts 2008: What’s New?
  R. Scott Mitchell, MD

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• Program 5

  Open Surgical Repair for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
  Hazim J. Safi, MD
  Surgical Approach to Descending Thoracic Aneurysms
  Eyal Porat, MD
  Endovascular Thoracic Pitfalls
  Peter R. Taylor, MA, Mchir
  Spinal Cord Protection During TAAA Repair
  Randall B. Griepp, MD
  Insights and Treatment Opportunities
  Ronald L. Dalman, MD
  Neurologic Deficit in TAAA (Presentation and Symptoms)
  John H.N. Wolfe, MD
  Thoracoabdominal Aortic Imaging: CT versus MRI
  Larry A. Kramer, MD

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• Program 6

  Pre-operative Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
  Sheila M. Coogan, MD
  Pre-operative Management of Aortic Aneurysms (Medical, Blood Pressure Management, Cholesterol Screening)
  Ali E. Denktas, MD
  Endovascular Repair for TAAA I
  Timothy A.M. Chuter, MD
  Endovascular Repair for TAAA II
  Roy K. Greenberg, MD
  Indications for and Results with EVAR
  Gregorio A. Sicard, MD
  Renal Function and Prognosis Before, During, and After TAAA Repair
  Charles C. Miller III, PhD

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• Program 7

  Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) for High Risk Patients
  Richard P. Cambria, MD
  Long Term Management of Patients with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
  Stefano M. Sdringola, MD
  Open AAA
  William H. Pearce, MD,
  Open Reconstruction of the Great Vessels
  Ramon Berguer, MD, PhD
  Stroke: A Continuing Challenge in Thoracic Aortic Disease
  Alan Lumsden, MD
  Results of Open Repair for Rupture AAA
  Ali Azizzadeh, MD
  Surgical and Medical Options for Graft Infections
  Peter Gloviczki, MD

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• Program 8

  Prevalence of Vascular Infection
  G. Patrick Clagett, MD
  Renal Artery Reconstructions
  Wilhelm Sandmann, MD
  Principles of Organ Protection in PHCA
  Roy Sheinbaum, MD

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